With the range of current technologies and cosmetic procedures available, men and women no longer want to, and now more than ever, don’t have to, go under the knife to achieve dramatic anti-aging results.

If your goal is to restore your youthful glow, a combination of non-surgical procedures and skin treatments can help you achieve a natural looking facelift without surgery.

They have many benefits including:

Short treatment times

Little to no downtime

Fewer associated risks

Instant, dramatic and natural looking results

Relatively pain-free treatments

From Facelifts to Botox

At Okanagan Health Centre, we offer a wide range of cosmetic surgeries and non-surgical skin treatments to help restore the health, youth and beauty to your appearance. Whatever your needs, our board-certified plastic surgeons can help design a customized treatment for long-lasting, safe and effective results.

Top 3 Non-Surgical Facelift Procedures

Non-surgical options for facelifts tend to fall into three categories: replenishing lost volume, skin tightening and skin resurfacing. In some cases, a range of skin treatments can be used in combination to achieve your overall facial rejuvenation goals.

Some of these treatments include:

1. BOTOX

Botox is the most commonly used non-surgical anti-aging skin treatment worldwide. When injected into the treatment area, it causes the muscles which create wrinkles to temporarily relax, so that they can no longer contract.

For patients looking for a safe and dramatic alternative to a surgical facelift, Botox can effectively treat a number of aging concerns including:

Fine lines and wrinkles between the eyebrows

Forehead creases

Crow’s feet around the eyes

Other wrinkles in the upper-face region

Results

Botox results can be seen within 3-7 days and can last for up to 12 weeks. You will need ongoing treatments to stop wrinkles from returning.

Side-Effects

There are no serious side-effects to Botox. The most common are temporary muscle weakness, redness, irritation and swelling at the treatment site.

2. DERMAL FILLERS

If you’ve noticed that your lines and wrinkles are quite deep, or sunken cheeks are making your face look tired, dermal fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane can help restore a more youthful and refreshed look.

Dermal fillers are used to fill lines and spaces, plumping them up to increase volume. They are commonly used for the lower parts of the face including:

Cheeks

Nasolabial folds

Lips

Marionette lines

Indentations from scars

When necessary, they can also be used under the eyes and in the temples

At Peterson MD, we offer a variety of dermal filler types and can create a bespoke treatment package to help you achieve all your aesthetic goals.

Results

Dermal fillers provide an immediate result with little to no downtime. However, the results are not permanent and need to be maintained every 6-9 months.

Side-Effects

The majority of patients experience mild side effects such as temporary redness or swelling in the injection site.

3. FACIAL FAT TRANSFER

A great alternative to dermal fillers is a fat transfer. During this procedure, fat is grafted from other areas of your body and then reinjected into the face to strategically address volume loss.

It can be used to treat a number of aging concerns including:

Laugh lines

Smile lines

Crow’s feet

Acne scars

Skin depressions

Concave cheeks or other sunken areas of the face

Results

One of the biggest advantages of a facial fat graft is that it produces very natural, long-term results after being injected.

Side-Effects

Since you are using your own fat during this anti-aging procedure, your body accepts it more readily, reducing side effects, chances of allergic reactions or rejections.

Call Today

To find out more about our wide range of cosmetic treatments, from facelifts to non-surgical skin treatments such as Botox and Juvederm, contact our Kelowna clinic today at 250-868-9099 or fill out our online contact form.